A family is devastated by a horrible loss, and it is not the first time they have had to deal with the unthinkable.

A man devastated after his wife and young daughter were killed two years ago by an intoxicated man driving the wrong way on an area interstate has himself been killed by a hit-and-run driver.

Kansas City police are zeroing in on a person of interest who they believe struck and killed Leroy "Buddy" Bronson, 57, of Belton. The crash occurred just after midnight Sunday.

"We feel pretty good about where we stand in the case right now," Kansas City Sgt. Bill Mahoney said. "We had some real good physical evidence at the scene, and that led us to an individual. We're in the process of talking to a person of interest."

No charges have been filed.

Bronson was riding his motorcycle down Wornall Road when police said the driver of a pickup apparently ran a red light and slammed into him. Bronson died at the scene.

Officers said the impact was forceful enough to throw Bronson about 10 yards west of the intersection. The pickup finally stopped about 100 yards after impact.

"The motorcyclist was killed at the scene. The driver of the pickup bailed out," Mahoney said.

Officers searched the area for hours after the crash.

"My dad was absolutely my best friend. We became very close after my mom and sister passed," Tyler Bronson said. "I still feel like going to wake up and see him roll in on that motorcycle."

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